School Bus Driver Salary in Denver, CO
Updated
The median school bus driver in the Denver area earns $59,990 a year ($28.84 an hour), 25% above the U.S. median ($47,920) and 14% above the Colorado median ($52,620). Half of the 1,540 school bus drivers there earn between $50,640 and $62,660.
Median $59,990
10th: $45,77090th: $73,210
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,770 | $40,640 | $29,240 |
| 25th percentile | $50,640 | $47,120 | $38,650 |
| Median | $59,990 | $52,620 | $47,920 |
| 75th percentile | $62,660 | $60,950 | $58,430 |
| 90th percentile | $73,210 | $70,540 | $65,730 |
| Average | $58,170 | $54,770 | $48,430 |
| Jobs | 1,540 | 3,840 | 402,930 |
Denver, CO ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for school bus driver pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,230).
Paid less than $59,990? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my paySchool bus driver pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $75,230
- San Francisco, CA: $73,680
- Seattle, WA: $66,380
- Boston, MA: $65,170
- Portland, OR: $62,190
- Riverside, CA: $61,900
- Los Angeles, CA: $61,580
- Hartford, CT: $61,560
- All cities
Similar jobs in Denver, CO
- Truck Driver: $63,900
- Delivery Driver: $49,360
- Material Mover: $46,290
- Stocker: $44,480
- Forklift Operator: $52,190
- All jobs in Denver, CO
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.